Taken at Victoria Park, then called Victoria Ground, in 1961 when Hartlepool Reserves were playing York Reserves. The photo is taken from the 'Town End' goal looking towards the Rink End. On the right is the old wooden stand which at the time and until the 1980s, was the only seated part of the ground.
The pointed roof in the background was Clock Garage and became incorporated into the ground. It is now the main office block.
Floodlights did not come to Victoria Ground until 1967.
Date (of image) : 1961
Donor : Hartlepool Museum Service
Creator : Bill Boagey
Part of the "Bill Boagey" collection
Location
Hartlepool United FC.
The ground was originally The Victoria Ground which became Victoria Park when renovated. In the last few years it became The Northern Gas and Power Stadium,The Super Six Stadium and is currently the Suit Direct Stadium. However it will always be The Vic to fans.
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Victoria Park, Clarence Road, Hartlepool. Home of Hartlepool United FC. Formely known as Victoria Ground and as of 2016, officially called Northern Power and Gas Stadium who are sponsors. It is known by fans as 'The Vic'.
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